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CHEESIES PUB & GRUB

958-960 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150278

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009765

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009318

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE STEAM TABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NEAR THE GRILL: NOTED GROUND BEEF, 83 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; CHORIZO, 72 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; MAC AND CHEESE, 120 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $20; SOFT CHEESE AT 68 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $3. ALSO NOTED SOUP STORED IN A STEAM TABLE AT 86-106 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $10. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. MUST NOT USE STEAM TABLES TO REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DISCUSSED PROPER REHEATING TO 165 WITH APPROVED METHODS/EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINK AND BLACK COLORED SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DROP PLATE AND CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND COMPLETE A DETAILED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF THESE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM PIPE BEHIND THE FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BASEMENT HANDSINK. MUST ELEVATE EQUIPMENT AND BOXES 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT CLOSET (BEHIND WALK IN COOLER).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEAR MOP SINK INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976976

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976537

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $40.00 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON THE TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE EASE OFF CLEANING PEST MONITORING AND FOOD PROTECTION.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF TABLE NEXT TO ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610081

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609970

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-16 #1609670 NOT CORRECTED.#18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 PLUS RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE WATER TANK WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED,10 PLUS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA 10-TO 15 PLUS UNDER THE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STILL OBSERVED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. SOME BASEBOARDS STILL MISSING BEHIND THE BOX FREEZERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE, UNDER ALL OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALLS, BASEBOARDS. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT INCLUDING THE SIDE OF BASEMENT FOR LIQUOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE DOOR.FRONT EXIT DOOR LEFT SIDE DOOR SEAL WITH OPEN 1/4" GAP. MUST SEAL.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.#19- STILL OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #19

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609670

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE AT 84.3F. 1 LB COOKED POTATOES ON SAME SHELVING AT 89.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATED AND EATING AND OBSERVED A PITCHER OF DRINKING WATER STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND SINKS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WASHING HANDS ONLY. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR FROM WASHROOM HALLWAY TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INSIDE OPEN/MISSING WALLS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 20 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AND CIELINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXIT DOORS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALLS, SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CIELING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE AND GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO QUATERNARY OR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.#41- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS. #45-MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WOODEN SHELVING AT GAS STOVE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR AND TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH DEEP HOLES AND GROOVES IN FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MOP SINK

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL HOLES IN WALLS OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.LEAK UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INCLUDING BAR SINK. MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/PREP AREAS.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1564206

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-15 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.1F, 30 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 46.9F, AND 20 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 47.1F. IN THE 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER-3 POUNDS OF MAC AND CHEESE BITES AT 45.1F AND 3 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.6F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING AND WITHOUT SANITIZING COMPARTMENT FILLED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDWASHING DISHES MUST BE DONE WITH THREE COMPARTMENTS FILLED GOING FROM WASH TO RINSE TO SANITIZE WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION. FACILITY CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547053

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546796

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: FOUND 10.5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.7F, 35 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 47.6F, 5 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.3F, 80 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 20 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF AT 48.2F, 35 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 44.1F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL PORTIONS OF ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LID OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID BENT AND DAMAGED MAKING IT UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441542

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIES PUB & GRUB · 958-960 W BELMONT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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